Meet Our Team
Bryan S. VanMeveren
Bryan S. VanMeveren: From Insurance Defense to Champion for Injury Victims
Bryan VanMeveren isn’t your typical attorney. His journey, marked by both legal expertise and extraordinary athletic achievement, uniquely positions him to fight for those injured by negligence. With 31 years of experience, he began his career defending insurance companies, gaining an insider’s understanding of their strategies. Now, he uses that knowledge to champion the rights of personal injury victims across Colorado, Wyoming, and Arizona.
His academic foundation—a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wyoming and a Juris Doctorate from the University of South Dakota—is complemented by a deep commitment to legal ethics and community service. Bryan served on the Colorado Supreme Court’s Standing Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct, helping shape the standards of legal practice. He also contributed to the selection of Larimer County District Court judges through his role on the Eighth Judicial Nominating Commission.
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For over 25 years, Bryan has been a pillar of the Larimer County legal community, providing pro bono services, advising on a variety of legal issues, coaching local high school basketball teams, speaking to local civic organizations and high school students and fostering ethical dialogue through the Bench-Bar Committee. He’s also written and published numerous books, articles and blogs to guide injured victims attempting to navigate their personal injury claims. His dedication also extends to numerous local charities, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Larimer County, where he served as a board member and legal counsel for many years.
Bryan’s passion for endurance sports—over 50 marathons and ultra-endurance events, 28 Ironman Triathlons, and a #1 world ranking in his age group in 2019—reflecting his relentless drive and commitment to excellence. This same determination fuels his legal practice, ensuring his clients receive unwavering advocacy and service. His experience and dedication make him a formidable advocate for those seeking justice.
Karl W. Hager
Karl Hager obtained his J.D. degree from the University of Wyoming College of Law, with Honor, in 2015, and his LL.M. from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, with High Distinction, in 2016. While at the University of Wyoming College of Law, Karl worked in the UW Estate Planning Clinic where he assisted low-income clients across the state of Wyoming with estate planning and probate services. Thereafter, Karl worked for two years as a Consultant for Deloitte Tax LLP in Minneapolis, MN. Prior to joining VanMeveren Law Group, Karl also worked for Themis Bar Review, LLC as an attorney grader.
Katherine Brownlow
Attorney
Amy Selcke
Legal Assistant
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Amy returned to her hometown of Fort Collins, Colorado in 2001 where she continued to work as a legal assistant in firms focusing primarily on insurance litigation and personal injury.
Amy is caring and compassionate. She enjoys working closely with clients and helping them navigate the legal, medical and financial challenges they are faced with after being injured. She finds her job to be very gratifying.
Amy is married and has two sons. In her free time, she enjoys spending her time with her family outdoors. She is a hands-on mom and is often driving her children to school and their many sporting activities. If she is not at the sports field on the weekend, you will find her at the lake soaking up the sun.
Jenn Schossow
Legal Assistant
Jenn Schossow returned to VanMeveren Law Group, P.C. on February 5, 2024. Prior to rejoining the firm, Jenn handled a wide variety of insurance claims for a major carrier for more than 11 years, including Medical Payment and Injury claims. This experience provided her with an extensive knowledge of insurance policy language, coverages, and the insurance claim process. This background, along with her dedication to helping injured individuals and her prior legal assistant experience with the firm is a great asset to our clients as they navigate injury cases. Jenn is excited to be back with the firm and looks forward to helping you.
Samantha York
Legal Assistant
Samantha York joined VanMeveren Law Group in December of 2024. A Fort Collins native, Samantha is a student at Colorado State University studying Business, Spanish, and Legal Studies. At CSU, she is the President of the Mock Trial competition team, and plans to attend law school. She enjoys traveling and outdoor activities like snowboarding, hiking, and paddle boarding. Samantha has two cats named Ollie and Basil.